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Sending AUSREP reports
How to send AUSREP reports
The preferred mode of communication for all reports (Sailing Plans, Position Reports, Deviation Reports and Final Reports) is Inmarsat-C. Inmarsat-C polling is preferred to manually sending Position Reports (see section 1.15)
In an Australian port
It is advisable to communicate all reports direct from the ship to RCC Australia by Inmarsat-C to avoid delays associated with intermediate agencies. A reverse charge telephone call or facsimile may be used when sending a Sail Plan or Final Report when in port.
Via INMARSAT
Reports should be addressed “RCC Australia” and sent via the Pacific (212) or Indian (312) Ocean Region satellites to Perth Land Earth Station (Perth LES). These procedures apply only to AUSREP messages.
Calls free of charge
INMARSAT C fitted Ship Earth Stations (SES) Ships will not be charged for messages sent via INMARSAT C if these procedures are followed:
Select Special Access Code (SAC) 1243 through Perth LES only; Pacific Ocean (212) or Indian Ocean (312); (Note: If sent through any other LES, it is likely the message will not be received by AUSREP.)
Charged Calls
INMARSAT B or M fitted Ship Earth Stations (SES)
Ships will be charged for messages sent via INMARSAT B or M to RCC Australia.
* ensure ship’s antennae is directed at appropriate Indian or Pacific Ocean satellite.
While reporting to AUSREP, you should ensure that your INMARSAT equipment remains active in the "LOGIN" mode at all times.
Via Australian Maritime Communications Station (MCS)
Reports may be sent free of charge through the Australian MCS. Details of the Australian MCS are listed in Admiralty List of Radio Signals, Vol 1. All reports sent by voice should include the mandatory format fields including the identifying letter.
Initial contact through the Australian MCS is made using a DSC Safety Priority call to MMSI 005030001. The AUSREP message can then be passed on an appropriate RT frequency.
Non reporting to AUSREP (NOREP)
If the Master of a foreign ship departing on an overseas voyage from an Australian port does not intend sending AUSREP position reports, he must send an SP to RCC Australia and include the word NOREP in place of the “Date/Time of next report” in format field “N”. Amplifying remarks may be included in field “X” if required.
Under this option RCC Australia will not undertake any “positive checks” regarding the ships safety. A NOREP ship must comply with the mandatory requirement to report to REEFREP when the ship enters the REEFREP area.
AUSREP reporting sequence
